AI data centers have added approximately $29 to $30 billion in costs to the electric grid, accounting for about 46 percent of total capacity charges during recent auctions. These data centers now consume around 4 percent of U.S. electricity, resulting in uneven impacts on utility bills across different states.

The office building in Palo Alto requires approximately one megawatt (1 million watts) of electricity to operate. Its location is surrounded by restaurants and hotels.